The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 21

Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower.

he'd ditch them within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He was a notorious player, through and

sights, the other patrons eagerly anticipated the

into the seat next to Maeve with a charming

his reputation, Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a

Marve,

the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve

bit hungry. How about joining me? I'll

over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She

leaned in claser. "Maybe I wasn't clear-200 thousand dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He

dollars, I wouldn't

the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home and

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Chapter 21

erupted in laughter. Fred's face immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just

looked up and saw Ray, his face going several shades paler. Everyone knew

can I help you? Fred straightened

his hand, his gaze cool. Just

went pale, but it wasn't Ray that unsettled him-it was the message. Everyone knew that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were

Byron. "He's gone now. And weren't you just saying she had nothing to do with

was cool and detached. Tm just

Byron swirled his

chuckled, not buying it for

hit on plenty

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